"Huh. That’s a lot to take in...so, people have superpowers now? And you’re the strongest superhero?" She remarked in bewildernt.
"Well, not exactly superheroes, but close enough, I guess. Yeah, thanks to the Sinner System I got because of the request you made, I’m the strongest person on Earth."
"Not gonna lie, your powers coming from sothing called a Sinner System is giving so mixed feelings. I an, I’m not going to tell you to be a goody two-shoes or sothing, that’s no way to enjoy life, you need a bit of sin here and there to make the most of life, but...I just hope you aren’t being too much of a degenerate," She replied with a wry smile.
"Wha-...hey, co on, have so faith in , mom," I huffed indignantly, before adding, "I basically have one main rule for this life, to live as I please, so long as I don’t hurt anyone in the process.
I don’t step on others for my own benefit...well, unless they’re assholes who deserve to be taken down a peg or two, but otherwise, I think I’m generally pretty respectful of others."
"Okay, that’s good. I also feel pretty conflicted about you fighting deadly Monsters for a living, and it’s a bit concerning that you enjoy it.
But considering what you went through in your previous life, I suppose it’s only natural that you would have ended up with a couple of screws loose.
That said, overall, you seem pretty well-adjusted and like you turned out okay, so all in all, I’m happy for you, kiddo. Live a life with no regrets...well, I suppose I don’t need to tell you that, do I?"
"Mhm, I fully intend to live life to the fullest, you don’t have to worry about that. I-...," I began.
"Ahem...sorry to interrupt, but you’re almost out of ti. I can give you another minute at most, so you should start saying your goodbye," Samara chid in.
"Huh? But...," I trailed off, wanting more ti with her.
"Hey, it’s okay...I wish we had more ti too, but it’s enough knowing that you’re enjoying life and prospering, so I’m satisfied. Know that I’ll always love you, Kai, and I’m so proud of you.
Standing strong like this after everything you went through, I couldn’t be prouder to call you my son," She remarked, as she placed her hand on my cheek.
I nodded as I placed my hand over hers, holding back the tears as I t her gaze with a smile.
"The feeling’s mutual, mom, you’re the best mother I could ever ask for, losing you was the worst thing that ever happened to . I’ll continue living a life that you’d be proud of. I love you, mom."
She suddenly began glowing, turning transparent and slowly fading away.
"Oh, it looks like my ti is almost up. I’m so glad I got to talk to you one last ti, Kai. Goodbye, kiddo...I love you," She smiled affectionately, before giving a kiss on the forehead.
"Goodbye, mom. Thank you, for everything," I replied warmly.
She grinned cheerfully as she gave a wave, reaching out for the top of my head, her hand touching my hair right as she faded away.
A single tear ran down the right side of my face, a bittersweet warmth in my chest. Saying goodbye to her hurt, but...even so, I’m glad I got the chance to say goodbye.
"Rest assured, I’ve reincarnated her into a world where she’s all but certain to live a happy, peaceful life. So, are you ready to head back to reality?
I’ll send you back to the exact mont before I brought you here, and like I already ntioned, you’ll have five seconds of invincibility once you return," Remarked Samsara, as she reappeared before .
"Yeah, I’m ready to make my return. I’m feeling pretty amped up right now," I grinned, as I cracked my knuckles.
"Good luck. Hm, I probably shouldn’t do this, but...I’m going to give you a temporary, extra boost to your luck, to raise your chances of success. It’ll only last for about five minutes, but that’s five minutes of plot armor, so enjoy it while it lasts," She smiled, before snapping her fingers.
The white glow surrounding began to intensify, growing brighter and brighter. Right as I lost sight of her, I felt an incredible, imnse surge of power inside , before I found myself plumting through the Mana Current.
I swiftly unleashed a burst of Negative Energy from my feet to halt my descent and launch myself up, chanting under my breath to unleash Descent and spreading out my wings as they manifested before zipping up rapidly, charging through the air towards the platform.
I reached it and landed behind Nereszu, forming a blade of Negative Energy as he stiffened, before driving the blade forward with a powerful thrust of my arm.
"[Nullification Zo-...]...aghh!" He gasped in pain, as I pierced straight through his Core, a violent shudder of agony erupting across his body.
"Before you die...," I chanted, as he coughed out blood with an agonized wheeze.
"S-Second floor...third door...to the...left...," He uttered with a sharp gasp, before convulsing in pain as I pulled the Negative Energy blade back out with a violent twist, shattering his Core.
"Bye bye, now," I remarked, as I grabbed the back of his collar and flung him back, tossing him into the Mana Current.
Streaks of blood sprayed out of his stab wound and mouth as he plumted towards the dense concentration of Mana, a brief yell of agony ringing out as he got swallowed up and disappeared.
Hm, looks like that divine energy that made invincible has faded already. Well, that’s fine, I just needed it to survive getting out of the Mana Current.
Now, then...
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Good.
"Alright, guys, this is it...ready to get out of here?"
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"Cool...I’d prefer not to waste any ti, so I’ll use Devour to eat straight up through the ceiling," I declared, as I turned my gaze up.
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